Dying can happen quickly and without warning or it can occur slowly and with much agony. A patient with cancer may be dying for months or even years before they finally pass away, while someone in an auto accident may only take seconds to die. A fear of dying is common, especially towards the end of life, but this is often a natural process that can be managed yet not prevented.
It's funny how most people love the dead, once you're dead, you're made for life.
You don't know pain until you crave a conversation with someone who is no longer alive.